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NBA Basketball
New Jersey Nets (36-40) at Washington Wizards (39-37)
7:00 pm Eastern
NBA-TV
SBG Global Opening Line: Nets – 2.5, Total 205

The New Jersey Nets are trying to catch the Washington Wizards in the Eastern Conference standings and considering all the injuries Washington has it may happen, especially if the Nets win tonight. Jason Kidd and Vince Carder each recorded a triple-double in the opener of a home-and-home series with the Wizards and they will look to lead the Nets as they look for the sweep tonight. But in an odd twist, SBG Global reports that early betting shows the public is leaning towards the Wizards at home plus the points.

Carter and Kidd became the first teammates with triple-doubles in the same game since Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen on Jan. 3, 1989. Carter had 46 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists, while Kidd recorded 10 points, 16 rebounds and 18 assists to lead New Jersey in their 120-114 overtime win over Washington.

The Nets will be looking for their fifth straight win over the Wizards tonight. New Jersey can pull within two games of sixth-place Washington with six games to go.  The Nets also have to be careful not to let Orlando or Indiana catch them.  The ninth-place Pacers are only two games behind New Jersey.

The New Jersey Nets are – 3 point favorites with a total of 205 at SBG Global.

Kidd is averaging 17points, 15 assists and 11.7 rebounds in his last three games against the Wizards. Carter has averaged 35.7 in the three games against Washington this season.

The Wizards will try to avoid a season-high five game losing streak. Washington hasn't dropped five in a row since April 7-14, 2006.

The Wizards can clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight or an Indiana loss.  The Wizards are playing without Gilbert Arenas (torn meniscus) and Caron Butler (broken hand), who are averaging 28.4 and 19.9 points per game.  Both players are out for the year. Antawn Jamison has had to carry the load and is averaging 29.7 points in the last three games.  He had a season-high 37 points and 11 rebounds against New Jersey on Saturday.

The Nets are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a road favorite. The Nets are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 road games. The Nets are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Nets are 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings between the two teams.

The Wizards are 1-4-1 ATS in their last 6 games as a home underdog. The Wizards are 2-8-1 ATS in their last 11 home games. The underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings between the two teams.

The Over is 5-1 in the Wizards last 6 vs. the Atlantic. The Over is 7-2 in the Wizards last 9 vs. the Eastern Conference. The Over is 6-2 in the Wizards last 8 games as an underdog. The Over is 10-4 in the last 14 meetings between the two teams.

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